THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. I will ensure a wreath is placed at your headstone at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery this December. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace COL. Heggen, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat "V" (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel Keith Russell Heggen, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 pilot with the 340th Bomb Squadron, in action over Southeast Asia in 1972. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Heggen reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat "V" to Lieutenant Colonel Keith Russell Heggen, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 pilot with the 340th Bomb Squadron, in action over Southeast Asia in 1972. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Heggen reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/27847

CITATION:
Colonel Keith Russell Heggen, United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 21, 1972 until his death in captivity on or about December 26, 1972.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/27847